General information

The Nürburgring first entered the grand prix action in 1984 with a European Grand Prix, after hosting the European, Luxembourg or German Grand Prix's since then in 2007 an agreement was made to alternate with Hockenheim.

The 2009 F1 Grand Prix at Nürburgring was won by Red Bull's Mark Webber. The old circuit was 14 miles long and fast and dangerous by many standards. Its demise came soon after Niki Lauda's horrific crash. After progressive improvements the Nürburgring Grand Prix now provides a fast and forgiving venue. There are wide run-off areas and large gravel traps adding greatly to the safety feature.

Address

Otto-Flimm-Straße
D - 53520 Nürburg
Germany

Official website

http://www.nuerburgring.de/

Briefing -
19.00 on Friday 6/4 in Briefing room – 1st floor of paddock building (if late please email paul@lotrdc.com)

Extra testing –
Friday in the Lotus Cup session - € 80,- / car
Friday Lotus drivers in GT and Touring Cars sessions - Price: € 100,-/ Car and 30 minutes.

General information

Formerly known as the Circuit Jean Behra, Magny Cours was built in 1960 and the current configuration was opened in 1991 for it’s first Grand Prix. The French GP was held at Magny Cours until 2008 but was released for 2009.

Address

Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
58470 Magny-Cours
France

Official website

http://www.magnyf1.com/

Provisional Times

Note: There is no testing on the Friday.

General information

Hockenheim has hosted the German Grand Prix since 1986, although since 2007 has shared the race with Nurburgring as it was ruled that no country may host more than one grand prix.

It is extremely fast with two distinct sections - the stadium complex with the track twisting in front of the grandstands and pit/paddock area, and then the flowing section through the forest. Chicanes have been added but this is a very fast and exciting circuit, demanding also in terms of car set-up.

Recommended hotel – Ramada Hockenheim close to circuit and from 50 euros a night - http://www.ramada.com/hotels/germany/hockenheim/ramada-hockenheim/hotel-overview

Address

Hockenheim-Ring GmbH
Motodrom
68754 Hockenheim
Germany

Official website

http://www.hockenheimring.com/

Provisional Times

General information

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is arguably the greatest race circuit in Europe, if not the World. Spa held the Belgium Grand Prix in 1924 for the first time when it was a monstorous 15KM long circuit using the local roads.

The current 7KM configuration has possibly the most famous section of all, Eau Rouge. Mention Blanchimont, Pouhon, Ravage, La Source, Stavelot and the Bus Stop and you send shivers down the spine of any motor racing fan.

Address

Circuit de Spa Francorchamps
Route du Circuit 55
4970 Francorchamps
Belgium

Official website

http://www.spa-francorchamps.be/

General information

Built in 1972, the circuit has hosted six F1 GP's including the Swiss Grand Prix in 1982. The first, in 1974 was won by Ronnie Peterson in a Lotus 72E.

Recommended hotel – good access to circuit, town centre, local restaurants and excellent parking - http://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-1380-ibis-dijon-arquebuse/index.shtml

Address

Circuit Dijon-Prenois
21370 Prenois
Dijon
France

Official website

http://www.circuit-dijon-prenois.com/

General information

Built in 1963 Zolder is a 2.5 mile undulating circuit that has held the F1 Belgium Grand Prix on 10 occasions during the 70's and 80's. It's one of the best Elise circuits in Europe and much understated against it's more illustrious neighbour at Spa.

This weekend is one of the biggest of the year at Zolder with the European Truck Grand Prix headlining the weekends racing.

Address

Circuit Zolder
Terlaemen 30
B-3550 Heusden-Zolder
Belgium

Official website

http://www.circuit-zolder.be/